Instant Pot Skinny Alfredo is a healthier version of my famous Dump & Start Alfredo recipe. This healthy alternative is made with evaporated milk instead; NO HEAVY CREAM! Substituting evaporated milk for the heavy cream cuts the calorie and fat content by more than half making this a guilt-free, healthier Alfredo!
Instant Pot Skinny Alfredo is here for all of you who requested a lighter version of my famous Dump and Start Alfredo Recipe! I tested quite a few different ways to substitute the heavy cream, and I’ve gotta say, this comes pretty dang close to the real thing!
Instead of using heavy cream, this recipe uses evaporated milk. Did you know that heavy cream has 5 times the amount of fat that evaporated milk does? And more than double the calories?
If you are getting ready for swim suit season and trying to was as light as possible, this SKINNY version is 100% made for you!
To make this healthier, evaporated milk is used instead of heavy whipping cream. It comes together a little bit differently than the original recipe though.
For this recipe, the noodles, seasonings and chicken broth cook together in the Instant Pot. The evaporated milk needs to be tempered before being added to the hot noodles and broth.
Once the noodles have finished cooking, taking a few noodles at a time, stir them into the evaporated milk until about half the noodles are in the evaporated milk. At that point it is okay to dump the evaporated milk and noodles back into the Instant Pot.
The tempering is done so the milk doesn’t curdle. Turn the Instant Pot on saute LOW and gradually stir in the parmesan cheese until it melts and thickens the sauce. And there ya have it! SKINNY Alfredo!
Instant Pot Skinny Alfredo
(Printable Recipe Below)
Instant Pot Skinny Alfredo is just as tasty as my famous Dump & Start recipe only without the heavy cream! Substituting evaporated milk for the heavy cream cuts the calorie and fat content by more than half making this a guilt-free meal!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 tsp minced garlic dried
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 lb dry linguine noodles broken in half
- 3/4-1 cup parmesan cheese shredded
Instructions
- Place the broth, garlic, salt and pepper into the Instant Pot liner. Break noodles in half and add to the pot. All noodles should be covered with the broth. DO NOT STIR.
- Cook on Manual HIGH for 6 minutes. Allow for a 6 min NPR before QR the pressure. Stir the noddles, some may be slightly stuck together, but that is okay. Once you add in the evaporated milk and warm through, all will be well.
- Pour the evaporated milk into a SEPARATE BOWL. Temper the milk by adding a scoop of noodles at a time into the milk and stirring. Once about half of the noodles have been mixed with the evaporated milk, dump the milk and noodles back into the Instant Pot.
- Turn the Instant Pot onto Saute LOW and gradually stir in the parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted completely and the sauce has thickened. Enjoy!
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Instant Pot Skinny Alfredo is just as tasty as my famous Dump & Start recipe only without the heavy cream! Substituting evaporated milk for the heavy cream cuts the calorie and fat content by more than half making this a guilt-free meal! As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Instant Pot Skinny Alfredo
Ingredients
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 296 Total Fat: 10g Saturated Fat: 6g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 3g Cholesterol: 32mg Sodium: 973mg Carbohydrates: 35g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 8g Protein: 16g
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Kristen Klenk says
I added chicken and broccoli and it was delicious!
Karli Bitner says
I am so happy to hear this, Kristen!
Linda says
Added frozen chicken tenderloins and cooked for 10 mins. Perfect and delicious. (Broccoli on the side, lol.) Karli, you’re a genius.
Lisa says
Hi,
I just got an IP and want to try this but I can’t have heavy cream or evaporated milk due to the Carrageenan. How would a full fat half and half change things in terms of timing or amounts do you think?
Karli Bitner says
Nope, that shouldn’t change the timing or amounts. You should be okay to substitute it straight across! Hope you enjoy!
Kathryn K says
I need to double this for my family of 6. Would that work or would it be better to do it in two batches?
Karli Bitner says
You could definitely double this in one go. No need to change the cook time. I hope you enjoy!
Linda says
As a matter of fact, I just made this – doubled – 2 nights ago. It was a little soupy at first, but it was awesome after it sat for about 15 minutes. YUM! Also, I use fat-free evaporated milk and it still tastes wonderful.
Karli Bitner says
I’m so glad you love the recipe, Linda! Thanks for the comment!
Shellie Guess says
I’m hoping you can help! If I use zucchini noodles, how much chicken broth would I add to the evaporated milk ?
Thanks!
Karli Bitner says
Hi Shellie- I have actually tested this a few times and the zucchini noodles are tricky. I wouldn’t suggest using the Instant Pot because they turn to mush really fast and let off a lot of liquid. I would suggest making my Alfredo Sauce recipe (you should be able to use evaporated milk in place of the heavy cream) and then serving the over saute’d zucchini noodles. Here is the link for the Alfredo Sauce! https://cookingwithkarli.com/alfredo-sauce-recipe-fast-easy/